1
The Fluoroscopy root operation is identified by the character code 1
in the 3rd position of the procedure code. It is defined as Single plane or bi-plane real time display of an image developed from the capture of external ionizing radiation on a fluorescent screen. The image may also be stored by either digital or analog means.
Section:
B
= Imaging
Body System:
4
= Lower Arteries
Root Operation:
2
- Computerized Tomography (CT Scan)3
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)0
- Plain Radiography4
- UltrasonographyThe 4th character refers to the body part or body region.
Fluoroscopy
Single plane or bi-plane real time display of an image developed from the capture of external ionizing radiation on a fluorescent screen. The image may also be stored by either digital or analog means